by Judy Bradbury | Apr 17, 2022 | Science-related picture book
This Is the Tree We Planted written by Kate McMullen, illustrated by Alison Friend; Knopf, 2022. Those of you who share books with me know that I am instantly swept in when the flyleaves of a picture book are thoughtfully, artfully designed. It’s so with this...
by Judy Bradbury | Mar 28, 2022 | Middle Grade Reference Book
Absurd Words written by Tara Lazar; Sourcebooks eXplore/Sourcebooks Kids, 2022. Colorful, humorous, at times zany, and chock-full of useful information, Absurd Words is an engaging, lively reference book that’s certain to garner interest and enthusiasm in building...
by Judy Bradbury | Feb 28, 2022 | Middle Grade Contemporary Novel, Social-Emotional Learning
Anybody Here Seen Frenchie? written by Leslie Connor; Katherine Tegen Books/HarperCollins, 2022. Anybody Here Seen Frenchie? is a compelling middle-grade novel populated with memorable, distinctive characters who advance a theme centered on friendship, community, and...
by Judy Bradbury | Jan 26, 2022 | Chapter Book
Roosevelt Banks and the Attic of Doom, written by Laurie Calkhoven, illustrated by Debbie Palen; One Elm Books/Red Chair Press, 2022. In February, Roosevelt Banks returns in an adventure in which the arrival of a sibling necessitates his move to a new bedroom in the...
by Judy Bradbury | Dec 31, 2021 | Picture Book, Social-Emotional Learning
Yours In Books written by Julie Falatko, illustrated by Gabriel Alborozo; Cameron Kids, 2021. Told entirely in letters, this warm and whimsical picture book celebrates the joy and treasure of new friendships that challenge us to grow and flourish. Owl relishes...
